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[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [CO] [US] [ES] [EC] [PA] Major earthquake and disaster response in Colombia

Colombia earthquake causes widespread devastation and at least 132 deaths

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, centered in Chocó. The disaster has caused at least 132 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and significant structural damage, prompting a national state of emegre-

3 days ago 1297 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IR] [US] [OM] [AE] [SA] US-Iran conflict and Hormuz corridor talks Aug 2026

Strait of Hormuz blockade continues amid Iran-US standoff

Iran maintains a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, demanding US sanctions relief and war reparations before reopening the vital waterway, despite US claims of total naval control.

3 days ago 712 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [SY] [RU]

Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death by Syrian court

A Syrian court in Damascus has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Cousin Atef Najib was also sentenced to death.

1 day ago 161 sources

[POLITICS] FAST-MOVING [TR] Turkey passes National Solidarity law amid criticism

Turkey passes law to postpone PKK-related sentences

Turkey's parliament passed a landmark law to postpone sentences and investigations for certain PKK-related crimes, contingent on the group's verified disarmament and dissolution.

2 days ago 227 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IL] [US] [PS] Israeli infrastructure plans and political stance in Gaza

Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan

Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Donald Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting that the Israeli military will not withdraw until Hamas is genuinely and completely disarmed.

4 days ago 561 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [FR] [DE] [GB] [IT] [ES] UK heatwave and drought intensify with fifth wave forecast

Western Europe faces record heat and drought in 2026

Western Europe faces record heat and drought in 2026, with temperatures and ocean heat hitting historic highs. The crisis threatens EU GDP, river navigation, energy production, and increases wildfire risks.

3 days ago 280 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] Germany and Western Europe summer heat wave 2026

Copernicus reports record global heat and ocean temperatures for July 2026

Copernicus reports record-breaking July 2026 temperatures, with extra-polar ocean temperatures hitting 20.96°C and Western Europe experiencing its warmest June-July period ever.

4 days ago 370 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [SA] [TR] [PK] [EG] [IR] Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Makkah Defense Pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, establishing a collective defense pact where an attack on one is an attack on all, signaling a shift in regional security dynamics.

2 days ago 131 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] [OM] US-Iran diplomatic and reparations dispute

Trump demands war reparations from Iran amid Strait of Hormuz dispute

President Trump has demanded war reparations from Iran for 50 years of damages, rejecting Tehran's demands for compensation as a condition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

3 days ago 149 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [OM] [IR] [US] [QA] US-Iran conflict: prolonged war and maritime impasse

Strait of Hormuz tensions drive oil prices toward 90 dollars

Oil prices surged toward 90 dollars per barrel as negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz stall due to conflicting demands between the US and Iran regarding war reparations and security guarantees.

1 day ago 60 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [OM] [US] [IR] Strait of Hormuz shipping drops amid Iran-U.S. impasse

Iran sets demands for reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran has set six major conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting U.S. sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and paying war reparations, complicating ongoing talks with Oman.

6 days ago 520 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [CO] [AR] [VE] [PE] Major earthquake and disaster response in Colombia

Colombia earthquake kills at least 240 people across four regions

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed at least 240 people and caused massive destruction in Chocó, Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, and Caldas. Rescue operations are ongoing in heavily damaged cities.

1 day ago 57 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [RU] [UA] [KP] [KR] EU asset use, air defense crisis, and North Korean troop aid

North Korean troops deployed to Russia as Ukraine reports missile strikes

President Zelenskyy warns that 30,000–50,000 North Korean troops are being deployed to Russia, while also reporting North Korean missile use in Ukraine and a successful $12.2 billion Ukrainian logistics strike.

4 days ago 158 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [UA] [RU] [KP] [KR] [JP] EU asset use, air defense crisis, and North Korean troop aid

Zelenskyy warns of 50,000 North Korean troops being deployed to Russia

President Zelenskyy warns that Russia plans to deploy 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean soldiers and ballistic missiles to support its war in Ukraine, posing a growing security threat to Asia.

1 day ago 59 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IR] [IL] [US] Khamenei health crisis, communication stalled

Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran releases video amid health rumors

Iran released a video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to counter reports that he is in critical condition following injuries sustained in February military strikes.

3 days ago 107 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] [KR] [JP] US Pentagon defense procurement and production reforms

Pentagon orders faster weapons production as missile stocks fall

The Pentagon has ordered defense contractors to accelerate weapons production following severe depletion of Patriot and THAAD missile stockpiles during the conflict with Iran.

4 days ago 149 sources

[HEALTH] [CD] [UG] DRC Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 cases, response intensifies

Ebola outbreak in DRC surpasses 2,000 deaths

The DRC is battling a record-breaking Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with over 2,000 deaths. The WHO warns the virus began in February, outpacing response efforts amid regional conflict.

2 days ago 56 sources

[BUSINESS] [US] Meta New Mexico youth-mental health ruling

Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico child‑safety lawsuit

New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 M for child‑safety harms, adds $420 M for treatment and mandates extensive youth‑protection measures; Meta will appeal.

6 days ago 261 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [VE] [CO] Venezuela earthquake aftermath and reconstruction

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,301

The death toll from Venezuela's June 24 earthquakes has reached 6,301. Authorities have assessed over 53,000 homes, with thousands at high risk, while engineers call for updated seismic building standards.

about 24 hours ago 28 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [UA] [RU] [KP] [US] Trump-Ukraine diplomacy and Patriot missile negotiations

Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv hit by Russian missile strikes using North Korean weaponry

Russia launched massive missile strikes on Ukraine, using North Korean and Zircon missiles to hit Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv. Ukraine seeks domestic Patriot missile production to counter increasing Russian missile's

3 days ago 62 sources

[BUSINESS] [US] [IN] Spider-Man: Brand New Day global box office and cultural hit

Spider-Man: Brand New Day shatters box‑office records worldwide

Spider‑Man: Brand New Day set a new domestic $500 M record in 7 days, earned $1.155 B worldwide in its first week, and hit Rs 336 cr net in India, aided by a BMW partnership and multiple premium formats.

5 days ago 151 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [MX] Ayotzinapa case legal developments in Mexico

Ángel Aguirre arrested in Mexico over Ayotzinapa case evidence destruction

Former Guerrero governor Ángel Aguirre Rivero has been arrested for allegedly ordering the destruction of evidence related to the 2014 disappearance of 43 Ayotzinapa students.

6 days ago 161 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [IR] US-Iran diplomatic and reparations dispute

Trump demands 50 years of reparations from Iran

President Donald Trump has demanded Iran pay 50 years of reparations for regional conflicts and protester deaths, complicating negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

about 13 hours ago 14 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [DE] [UA] Drone security incidents in Germany

Leipzig/Halle Airport drone attack suspected to be Russian hybrid operation

A drone carrying Semtex explosives targeted a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport. US officials suspect Russian involvement, prompting Germany to expand its Federal Police anti-drone units.

4 days ago 49 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [SA] [TR] [PK] Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan joint defence pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a trilateral pact featuring a mutual defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5 to enhance regional deterrence.

6 days ago 180 sources

[HEALTH] [CD] [UG] [SS] [US] DRC Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 cases, response intensifies

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeds 4,000 cases

A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has surpassed 4,000 cases and 1,800 deaths, with a lethality rate of approximately 45% mirroring the fastest-foc

5 days ago 90 sources

[CRIME] [ES] [EC] Latin America & Spain arrests for crime and fraud

Operation Mondragón busts international cocaine trafficking network

Operation Mondragón, a joint Spain‑Ecuador‑Europol raid, seized 21 tonnes of cocaine, €1 million cash and arrested eight suspects, exposing a network that moved drugs via legitimate firms and Albanian financing

7 days ago 223 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [ES] [FR] [IT] [GB] [DE] Southern Europe wildfire and heatwave crisis escalates

Europe faces record heat and wildfires

Europe faces a record-breaking summer with historic heatwaves and wildfires scorching over 550,000 hectares. Extreme heat has caused an estimated 25,000 deaths across several European nations.

1 day ago 18 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IR] [US] [OM] [QA] [PK] Strait of Hormuz shipping drops amid Iran-U.S. impasse

Strait of Hormuz: Iran and Oman advance talks on maritime reopening

Negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have reached an advanced stage, amid hopes for a broader de-escalation between Iran and the United States.

about 6 hours ago 9 sources

[BUSINESS] [US] [IN] [MX] [GB] [CN] Spider-Man: Brand New Day global box office and cultural hit

Spider‑Man: Brand New Day shatters box‑office records, hits $1 billion in six days

Spider‑Man: Brand New Day posted a $360 M domestic opening, the biggest ever, and reached $1 B worldwide in six days, becoming the second‑fastest film to do so while setting records in dozens of markets.

7 days ago 222 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [SA] [TR] [PK] [GR] [IL]

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, pledging mutual military assistance and creating a significant new security bloc in the Middle East.

about 4 hours ago 8 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [TR] [GB] [US] NORAD aircraft intercepts in New Jersey

Donald Trump secretly switched aircraft in Turkiye amid Iran threat

Donald Trump secretly switched from Air Force One to a C-32A military aircraft via a catering truck to evade a credible Iranian assassination threat while departing a NATO summit in Turkiye.

2 days ago 309 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IR] [US] [IL] Khamenei health crisis, communication stalled

Mojtaba Khamenei health rumors spark uncertainty in Iran

Speculation mounts over the health of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei following reports of critical injuries. Iran released an undated video of him to counter claims of his incapacitation.

6 days ago 93 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [RU] [DE] [PL] [RO] Russia-NATO security tension

U.S. Intelligence warns of potential Russian attack on NATO

U.S. intelligence warns that Russia may launch a limited attack on a NATO member between 2026 and 2029 to test the alliance's resolve and Article 5 commitment, likely targeting Poland or the Baltic states.

6 days ago 74 sources

[CRIME] [BR] Femicide case in São Vicente

São Paulo man arrested for killing two daughters by asphyxiation

A 24-year-old man was arrested in São Paulo after confessing to the asphyxiation of his two daughters, aged 3 and 5, in a suspected case of vicaricidio intended to punish their mother.

3 days ago 17 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [IL] [US] [PS] Israel rejects US-backed Gaza disarmament plan

Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan

Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan proposed by Donald Trump, insisting the IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed of all weapons.

6 days ago 89 sources

[POLITICS] [US] [IR] Pete Hegseth defense controversies and budget push

US missile stockpiles depleted in Iran war as Trump denies shortages

U.S. has used ~80% of THAAD, half of Patriot missiles and nearly all ATACMS/PrSM in the Iran war; Trump and the Pentagon deny shortages, while Gulf allies warn of reduced deterrence.

9 days ago 271 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [CA] BC wildfire surge: Bald Range fire expands and causes death

British Columbia declares state of emergency as Bald Range wildfire forces 20,000 evacuations

The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia has forced over 20,000 evacuations and caused one death. A provincial state of emergency is in effect amid extreme smoke and out-of-control fires.

1 day ago 175 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [RU] [UA] Italian lottery ticket recovered from trash

Russian missile strike kills 17 in Kyiv region

Russian missile and drone barrage on Kyiv region killed 17, injured 44, exposing Ukraine’s air‑defence shortfalls.

8 days ago 147 sources

[SPORTS] FAST-MOVING [CA] [CH] [MA] [MX] [US] Infantino faces split support amid UEFA payment denial

Gianni Infantino faces FIFA leadership crisis over failed privatization plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces intense criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC following a failed plan to sell World Cup commercial stakes to private investors, sparking calls for accountability.

2 days ago 240 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [PK] [IR] [US]

Pakistan Interior Minister Naqvi travels to Tehran for Iran-US mediation talks

Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi has arrived in Tehran for talks aimed at mediating the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States.

about 4 hours ago 5 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [BR] [CO] [RO] [AR] 2026-27 Super El Niño and IOD intensify global risks

El Niño 2026‑2027 could push 49 million into acute hunger

An 81 % chance very strong El Niño 2026‑27 could add ~49 million to acute hunger (total 274 million), with 83 % spikes in Central America and 75 % in Southern Africa; jobs in Caribbean at risk; WMO warns peak +

7 days ago 84 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [CN] [JP] [TW] Japan & China Aug 2026 Typhoon Dolphin impacts

Typhoon Dolphin hits China's east coast, triggering mass evacuations

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China, prompting a red alert and the evacuation of over 1 million people. The storm caused massive flight cancellations in Shanghai and heavy damage in Okinawa.

3 days ago 266 sources

[CRIME] [GB]

Simon Levy convicted of two murders and rape in London

Simon Levy has been convicted of murdering two women and raping a third in London. The case has triggered investigations into major police and prosecutorial failures that allowed him to remain free on bail.

4 days ago 25 sources

[TECHNOLOGY] [US] [CN] Meta AI tools face backlash, add opt‑out, see usage rise

Meta launches Muse Glimmer open-weight AI model for local use

Meta launched Muse Glimmer, an open-weight 30B parameter AI model designed for local agentic tasks on consumer PCs. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also called for wider AI distribution to empower individuals.

1 day ago 155 sources

[POLITICS] FAST-MOVING [US] Trump signs executive order to reform childhood vaccines

Trump signs executive order to reform childhood vaccine recommendations

President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing recommended childhood vaccines from 18 to 11 and calling for the separation of the MMR vaccine into three individual doses to increase parental choice.

2 days ago 204 sources

[POLITICS] [RU] Russia Supreme Court bars Yabloko from elections

Jabloko party barred from Russian parliamentary elections by Supreme Court

Russia’s Supreme Court has barred the liberal, anti-war Jabloko party from participating in September's parliamentary elections following a lawsuit by the pro-Kremlin Rodina party.

1 day ago 129 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] FAST-MOVING [UA] [RU] [KP] [UZ] [TJ] Ukraine-Russia war: Escalating strikes on energy and Wildber

Russia and Ukraine exchange heavy strikes as Zelensky reports use of North Korean missiles

Russia and Ukraine exchanged intense overnight strikes. Zelensky accused Moscow of using North Korean missiles, while a major Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian refinery in Tatarstan killed at least 12 people.

3 days ago 322 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] [MX] Colorado River crisis deepens as record lows trigger federal

Lake Mead hits record low water level amid Colorado River crisis

Lake Mead has hit a record low water level, exacerbating a crisis in the Colorado River Basin that affects 40 million people. Federal officials have proposed major water cuts for Arizona, California, and Nevada

5 days ago 32 sources

[INTERNATIONAL] [US] U.S. mass visa revocations

U.S. State Department revokes over 175,000 visas under Trump administration

The U.S. State Department has revoked over 175,000 visas since January 2025, citing criminal activity, national security risks, and visa violations as primary reasons for the crackdown.

1 day ago 99 sources

Top news clusters today

Colombia earthquake causes widespread devastation and at least 132 deaths

Strait of Hormuz blockade continues amid Iran-US standoff

Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death by Syrian court

Turkey passes law to postpone PKK-related sentences

Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan

Western Europe faces record heat and drought in 2026

Copernicus reports record global heat and ocean temperatures for July 2026

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

Trump demands war reparations from Iran amid Strait of Hormuz dispute

Strait of Hormuz tensions drive oil prices toward 90 dollars

Iran sets demands for reopening Strait of Hormuz

Colombia earthquake kills at least 240 people across four regions

North Korean troops deployed to Russia as Ukraine reports missile strikes

Zelenskyy warns of 50,000 North Korean troops being deployed to Russia

Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran releases video amid health rumors

Pentagon orders faster weapons production as missile stocks fall

Ebola outbreak in DRC surpasses 2,000 deaths

Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico child‑safety lawsuit

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,301

Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv hit by Russian missile strikes using North Korean weaponry

Spider-Man: Brand New Day shatters box‑office records worldwide

Ángel Aguirre arrested in Mexico over Ayotzinapa case evidence destruction

Trump demands 50 years of reparations from Iran

Leipzig/Halle Airport drone attack suspected to be Russian hybrid operation

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeds 4,000 cases

Operation Mondragón busts international cocaine trafficking network

Europe faces record heat and wildfires

Strait of Hormuz: Iran and Oman advance talks on maritime reopening

Spider‑Man: Brand New Day shatters box‑office records, hits $1 billion in six days

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

Donald Trump secretly switched aircraft in Turkiye amid Iran threat

Mojtaba Khamenei health rumors spark uncertainty in Iran

U.S. Intelligence warns of potential Russian attack on NATO

São Paulo man arrested for killing two daughters by asphyxiation

Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan

US missile stockpiles depleted in Iran war as Trump denies shortages

British Columbia declares state of emergency as Bald Range wildfire forces 20,000 evacuations

Russian missile strike kills 17 in Kyiv region

Gianni Infantino faces FIFA leadership crisis over failed privatization plan

Pakistan Interior Minister Naqvi travels to Tehran for Iran-US mediation talks

El Niño 2026‑2027 could push 49 million into acute hunger

Typhoon Dolphin hits China's east coast, triggering mass evacuations

Simon Levy convicted of two murders and rape in London

Meta launches Muse Glimmer open-weight AI model for local use

Trump signs executive order to reform childhood vaccine recommendations

Jabloko party barred from Russian parliamentary elections by Supreme Court

Russia and Ukraine exchange heavy strikes as Zelensky reports use of North Korean missiles

Lake Mead hits record low water level amid Colorado River crisis

U.S. State Department revokes over 175,000 visas under Trump administration

Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico child‑safety lawsuit

Spider‑Man: Brand New Day shatters box‑office records, hits $1 billion in six days

El Niño 2026‑2027 could push 49 million into acute hunger